Parisian striker Gonçalo Ramos equalizes with a header against Le Havre, April 27, 2024 at the Parc des Princes (AFP / FRANCK FIFE)
Paris Saint-Germain stalled on Saturday against Le Havre (3-3) after equalizing at the very end of the match, delaying its title of champion of France four days before the semi-final first leg of the Champions League against Dortmund.
The party will have to wait a bit: a victory would have crowned them champions on Saturday evening and would have launched them calmly towards the first round of the last four of C1 in Germany on Wednesday (9:00 p.m.).
But Luis Enrique’s men made their task more complicated and did not show the confidence they had hoped for, even if they showed character, before the double European confrontation, Wednesday and May 7. Their future opponent, Dortmund, was soundly beaten earlier in the afternoon (4-1) by Leipzig.
With 70 points, this draw against the promoted force forces the Parisians to wait for the result of their runner-up Monaco who faces OL on Sunday (7:00 p.m.).
In the event of a defeat for the Monegasques, PSG will be able to celebrate their 12th French championship title on Sunday evening, otherwise it will be necessary to wait until the 32nd day and the match against Toulouse on May 12.
“We are champions, without a doubt. More than 29 goals difference, we are champions,” Luis Enrique still affirmed after the match. “There are still two titles to go for, the Champions League and the Coupe de France. We will try to go for them,” he added, believing that his team was ready for Dortmund.
The capital club, which remained on an easy victory in Lorient on Wednesday (4-1) and against Lyon last Sunday (4-1), snatched a draw at the very end of the match thanks to Gonçalo Ramos (3-3, 90+5), who avoided the first Parisian defeat in Ligue 1 since September
Parisian striker Kylian Mbappé (d) in the fight with Le Havre defender Yoann Salmier, April 27, 2024 at the Parc des Princes (AFP / FRANCK FIFE)
The Parisian heads already seemed well turned towards Dortmund, lacking too much concentration and the players created too few chances.
Paris, which monopolized the ball without being too dangerous, was surprised by the solid Normans behind and efficient up front.
the Parisian defense again showed many shortcomings and was pierced too easily, in particular because of Lucas Berlado and Danilo, too slow and passive on the first two Le Havre goals.
Lonely on the left, Christopher Opéri was not bothered to adjust Kaylor Navas with a cross shot (1-0, 19th), while the ex-Marseillais André Ayew easily got rid of Danilo before following up perfectly (2-1, 38th).
– Mbappé discreet, Ramos decisive –
Danilo is also responsible for the third because he caused the penalty, converted by Abdoulaye Touré (3-1, 61st), because of an unnecessary foul on Loïc Nego in his area.
Le Havre’s Abdoulaye Touré (d) scores from the penalty spot against PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas, April 27, 2024 at the Parc des Princes (AFP / FRANCK FIFE)
Fans of turnover in Ligue 1 especially with the decisive matches which follow one another, Luis Enrique, in the running for a Championship – Cup – Champions League treble, will certainly not line them up on Wednesday, preferring Nuno Mendes and Lucas Hernandez, on rest Saturday just like Donnarumma and Fabian Ruiz.
The Parisians had equalized for the first time (1-1, 29th) following a recovery from Warren Zaire-Emery, author of a decisive pass to celebrate his extension in Paris until 2029 towards Bradley Barcola, who scored his 3rd goal in L1 this season.
Then, they reduced the gap following good work from Gonçalo Ramos in the middle, who served Achraf Hakimi (3-2, 78th).
Parisian Warren Zaire-Emery tackled by Le Havre Christopher Opéri, April 27, 2024 at the Parc des Princes (AFP / FRANCK FIFE)
The Portuguese center forward, who had missed an equalizing ball a few minutes later in front of goalkeeper Arthur Desmas, snatched the match with an angry and precise header, bringing the Parc to its feet.
Returning on the hour mark, Ramos is very fit at the moment without starting in the big matches, was ultra decisive, passer then scorer, real “supersub”.
The center forward was more visible than Kylian Mbappé, who entered at half-time and was very discreet on his left side for his penultimate match in Ligue 1 at the Parc. As for Randal Kolo Muani, established, the French international once again came through the match.
Thanks to this draw, Le Havre, who had lost eight of their last ten matches, are no longer play-offs and have temporarily moved up to 15th place (31 points).